I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

Say: It must be very frustrating feeling tired and moody
all the time. You won’t be able to do things for yourself
and others. That must be a terrible feeling.
(2) Nothing is impossible; think positive and be strong.
WHY NOT? Having depression is not a sign of weakness. Depression
is an illness, not a weakness. Many great people in the world had
depression, e.g. Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister), J.K.
Rowling (author of Harry Potter), and Jim Carrey (actor and
comedian).
Say: I'm sure it's tough going through all the difficulties.
Maybe you’re too strong for too long, and it's time for
more self-compassion.
(3) Be grateful; many people have a worse experience.
WHY NOT? This response may be invalidating or disrespecting the
emotional pain of a depressed person. They may also think, "Yes,
I'm so ungrateful and useless. People can cope and move on, but I
can't. I’m a burden to others."
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